National Republican., 1887-09-08
ANUS EMENTS,
ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA Houst

ALBAUGHs GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The fourth regular season at this house will
open Monday evening, Sept. II. Mr.. 8. W..
Fort will continue rs the general manager OF
Mr.. 'Albaugh's three theaters. The opening
attraction VIII be new and rginal domestic
drama, entitled Lost In the Snow" which
has been in preparation for several months,
and will be produced with entirely new aud
beautiful scenery by Mr.. Charles $. Getz, the
wei! known artist The novelty of this play
is that almost every scene IL II snow scene.
TheIe is u strong domestic story, with vein of
bright comedy and beautiful painting, Some
wonderful mechanical effects have been de-
signed by Mr.. Getz amoug which superb
vision OF Hope, Faith, and Charity, and others
equally asstrong and beautiful. Tine play was
produced In London several years ago. and had
an extended run 1t was purchased by M.
Henry G. jarrett date of Jarrett & Palmerj, who
VIII personally superintend Its production in
TINS city. Apowerinl cast has been engaged,
voices. The time of the story is Christmas
eye, giving ample Opportunity for choruses.
glees, and chimes of bells, &c, One act repre-
seDts the finishing OF a snow storm, the setting
Of the sun and rising Of the moon, and the total
disappearance of one of the characters in q
drift OF snow. an effect believed to be entirely
new.
BIG SHOW AT KERNAN's.
The bill which Manager Herman selected for
this week is one of the strongest that can be
found In the vaudeville profession. The per.
formance Ia bright, crisp, and sparkling and
from the opening TO the close the large au-
diences which have been attracted to the the
ater are kept in high spirits, In the oiio the
best ever seen here, and their really meritorl-
Gus work Is rewarded with cheers OF delight
from the gallery and pit. They nightly re.
ceive more encores than human nature could
possibly stand. and are Obliged 10 decline them.
The performance closes with sparkling bur
lesque, Little Jack Sheppard" in which is
introduced handsome costumes, catchy songs,
and numerous pretty girls. 1t Is a big bill aud
KERHAs's WASHINGTON THEATER.
Andy Hughes'a American and European
Novelty Company will appear at this theater
next week, presenting at each performance
der. The Philadelphia Press in speaking of
the combination, says: "Tho company opened
at the Central Theater In Philadelphia on the
night OF Aug. 30, large audience being in at
tion, and represents the best variety talent in
me country. Tomorrow night Andy and An
me ME Hughes g. VIII present their new musical
replele with new songs ana new stage business
Harrington and Johnson in their amusing me-
iange are among the most mirth provoking
features OF the show; Burtine. the Arabian
Jnggler, Is said to be without an equal; Ken
nette, the European wonder will make his
astonishing leap for life from the dome of the
theateT to The stage; Conners aud Collins, tie
great breakneek actobatic song aud dance
team, will give their new act, "The Mashers.'
Emerson and West the well known Dutch
tonic act; the three Martinettis viii perform
their startling "triple brother act, for which
they are 10 famous, and Marion aud Belle will
introduce their charming banjo solos and
lightning changes OF costume in sight of the
audience. The performance each evening
will conclude with Connars and Collinss
mifthful ailerpiece, "The Garden Wall, :" after
which roller skating in the skating rink will
be revived,
HARgls's BGJou THEATRE.
The attraction at llarrls's BlJOu Theater noxt
week Will be an original and speCta acullr YER
zion of Uncle Toms CABIN, under the MANAGE
ment of E. NJ, Gotthold, former manager of the
BiIou. Tho play will bo given with gorgeous
scenery and company OF forty artists